Events

Grand Opening at Hortencia’s Come and celebrate the grand opening of Hortencia’s from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday,
Jan. 12. Enjoy samples, music and free swag. Celebrate the introduction of the Spicy
Chicken Sandwich at Chick-Fil-A. For more info, contact Bianca Maldonado at (210)
832-2149 or bianca.maldonado@sodexo.com.

Red Dress Health Fair & Fashion Show 2016 Join us for the 2016 Red Dress Health Fair & Fashion Show from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
Tuesday, Feb. 2 in the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room in support of the American
Heart Association's Go Red campaign. This annual event brings awareness to female
cardiac health and features one-of-a-kind dress designs by UIW fashion students. This
year’s event will exhibit over 20 health and lifestyle vendors. Students from UIW’s
professional programs will be on hand to check blood pressures, glucose levels, provide
visions screenings and offer information on the importance of maintaining a heart
healthy lifestyle. You can also shop for unique gifts for your special valentine from
local vendors. The event is free and open to the public. Please contact pr@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-6001 for questions.

Islam's Understanding of JesusThe Department of Religious Studies presents “Islam’s Understanding of Jesus,” lecture
from 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1 in the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. Internationally
respected scholar Dr. Zeki Saritoprak, professor of Islamic Studies at John Carroll
University, will explore ideas of Jesus in Islam. Dr. Saritoprak will examine the
place of Jesus in the Qur'an and Hadith and discuss the important role Jesus can play
in interfaith dialogue. Dr. Saritoprak's recent book Islam's Jesus (University of
Florida Press) will be available. A suggested $10 donation will be appreciated for
admittance to this lecture. Seniors can come free as well as UIW students with their
valid ID. For more info, contact Sr. Martha Ann Kirk at (210) 377-1110 or kirk@uiwtx.edu.

Athletics News

UIW Football BanquetCoach Larry Kennan and the UIW Football Staff invite all active roster players and
Cardinal Club Members, as their guests, to attend the 2015-2016 UIW Football Banquet
from 6:45 – 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15 in the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. Additional
dinner guests are welcome at $35 per person (cash or check only; no credit cards will
be accepted). The Cardinal Football highlight film begins at 6:45 p.m. with dinner
to immediately follow. Attire is business casual. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 12.
For more info, contact Coach Larry Kennan at (210) 805-3011 or lkennan@uiwtx.edu.

UIW Basketball Season The UIW Athletics Department invites the community to enjoy men and women’s basketball.
Games for January are listed below.

Community News

The “Sisters’ Stories, A Living Legacy” Exhibit This exhibit can be seen in the Mabee Library Reference Room. Learn of the Sisters
through the eyes of eight UIW students who have done research in the Sisters of Charity
of the Incarnate Word Archives on beginnings in the US, Mexico, Peru, Zambia; Sisters
disguising themselves during the Mexican Revolution; the changes of Vatican II; prayer
life, Mother Angelique in Lyon, Sr. Maria Goretti Zehr, poets Sr. Rita Prendergast
and Sr. Alice Holden, and more. For a gallery talk or information: Sr. Martha Ann
Kirk kirk@uiwtx.edu or 210-829-3854.

Faculty News

Pictured above (left to right) are Dr. Stephanie Grote-Garcia, assistant professor
in the Dreeben School of Education, associate dean for medical and interprofessional
education, and Dr. Elda Martinez, associate professor in the Dreeben School of Education
and 2015 Moody Professor, gathering together before the 2016 Faculty Award Reception.

Pictured (left to right) are Dr. David Campos, associate professor in the Dreeben
School of Education and the 2015-2016 UIW Nominee for the Piper Professor Award, Dr.
Julie Miller, associate professor of religious studies, and Dr. Lori Falcon, assistant
professor in teacher education, stand together for a photo opportunity before the
award reception. Congratulations to the 2015-2016 faculty award recipients.

Blackboard Walk-Ins Stop by The Center for Teaching and Learning between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tuesday,
Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 13 in the Administration Building, Room 212, for an opportunity
to get your courses ready for spring. Bring your syllabus, PowerPoint presentations
or other documentation. You can also receive help to set up your Grade Center, copy
course materials from last semester’s course and create a collaborative online session.
Snacks will be provided both days. Terry Peak, coordinator of technical training,
and crew will be able to help you. For more info, contact Kathy Allwein at (210) 283-6359
or kallwein@uiwtx.edu.

High Schools

Miscellaneous

Renewal Film ScreeningThe Headwaters Coalition invites you to come and enjoy a free screening of Renewal at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2 in the Mabee Library Special Collections Room. The
many Americans who are answering a spiritual call to confront the enormous challenges
of environmental degradation inspire this documentary. Marty Ostrow and Terry Kay
Rockefeller produce the documentary. For more info on this screening, contact Pamela
Ball at (210) 828-2224, extension 280, or at pamela.ball@amormeus.org.